Dry skin, flakey, red, burning. My face is killing me after bypass

[Dar200 285]

I've had sensitive skin issues my whole life. Benadryl is a good suggestion. Nothing is worse than that itching feeling. Niacin can be a big problem. Had hives over my whole body when doc put me on that one time. If you are getting good relief from the steroid cream, keep with it. It saves my life.

And nerves.

[SAD HATTER 122]

I used steroid cream all over my face. It wasn't hives. I get those all the time when I touch plastic bags. This was a rough raised dry patch that burned like someone ironed my face. I put steroid cream on twice a day and used an olive oil based cream, and it cleared up over the weekend. It's like the old skin was blasted off and what is left is smooth and soft.

I am hoping it stays that way.

This sucked.

This is my skin today...

Edited September 28, 2015 by SAD HATTER

[gpmed 623]

Wow! What a difference! I'm really happy for you! I can only imagine how miserable that felt before.

[Sajijoma 1,324]

I have really delicate skin and I have found that taking omega-3's really help keep my skin soft elastic and "youthful" I even forced it down my hubby to cure his severely cracked hands and feet. I know Bariatric Advantage makes an omega-3 chewable. I haven't tried it, but maybe try some or grab the Nordic naturals for kids-the capsules are much smaller and safer post op.

[TXMissy 211]

Best product by far is Cerave. You can get it a drug store even Walmart. We use it on my son's eczema. Buy the cream it's non- greasy. I love it. Also getting Water in helps.